Recent Stories

Springfield: Robbery at Brookfield Plaza, 1 Person Shot
A person was shot during a robbery in Springfield on Saturday, May 21.

Missiles and Guns in the Backyard and the School Parking Lot
Library series delve into the secrets of Fairfax County.
The first of three Forgotten Fairfax series debuted on Saturday, May 7 at the City of Fairfax Regional Library.

Springfield: Rising Stars in Teaching
DKG honors novice teachers.
The Beta Delta Chapter of DKG Society International awarded scholarships to novice teachers in Fairfax County and Washington, D.C. on Sunday, April 17 in Springfield.

Daycare for Pets Opens in Springfield
Reserved Barking’s second location finds home on Fullerton Road.
Doggy daycare Reserved Barking opened its second location in Springfield on Saturday, March 19. But for owners Ahsan Saeed and Bilal Malik it is more than that.

Great Finds at the Burke Book Sale
The Burke Centre Library book sale had a steady trickle of customers despite the steady trickle of rain on Saturday, March 19.

Lorton: More than a Game
In Lorton, Monopoly tournament tests skills against chance.
Almost 100 players gathered at the Woodbridge Moose Lodge 583 in Lorton on Saturday, Feb. 6 for the ninth year to play a friendly but serious game of Monopoly.
Burke, Lorton, Springfield: What is your New Year's resolution?
Area residents share their hopes for 2016

Pets and Children Visit Santa at Lake Accotink Park
Santa cut a lonely figure waiting for visits from pets at the pavilion in Lake Accotink Park in Springfield on Saturday, Dec. 12. But, it has only been half an hour.

Balmy Weather for a Hayride Together with You
High temperatures match high spirits at Lake Accotink Park’s holiday events.
”We promised a campfire and they’re gonna get a campfire,” said Lake Accotink Park’s Julie Tahan.

All Aboard the Ho Ho Ho Train
At Burke Centre Station, Santa trains educate young riders about rail safety.
It was a typical scene at Burke Centre Station, a line of people waiting for the train